The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Indifference from good people causes more harm than evil intent.
- In plain terms
- Doing nothing about bad things is dangerous.
- What can you take from it?
- Action matters more than intention.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you acting on issues?
- Is inaction a choice?
Another view
Evil intent can be very destructive.
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